Nathan Covington

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Nathan Covington
Image of Nathan Covington
Elections and appointments
Last election

May 18, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

Shippensburg University, 2007

Personal
Birthplace
Doylestown, Pa.
Profession
Web designer
Contact

Nathan Covington (Libertarian Party) ran in a special election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 22. He lost in the special general election on May 18, 2021.

Covington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Covington was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University in 2007. His career experience includes working as a web designer.[1]

Elections

2021

See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2021

General election

Special general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 22

Martin Flynn defeated Chris Chermak, Marlene Sebastianelli, and Nathan Covington in the special general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 22 on May 18, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Martin Flynn
Martin Flynn (D)
 
51.5
 
28,449
Chris Chermak (R)
 
38.0
 
20,989
Marlene Sebastianelli (G)
 
9.4
 
5,170
Image of Nathan Covington
Nathan Covington (L) Candidate Connection
 
1.2
 
643

Total votes: 55,251
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Nathan Covington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Covington's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Currently serving as Elected Township Auditor in Barrett Township, Monroe County, PA
I have a proven track record as Township Auditor for transparency, fiscal conservatism, and lowering taxes.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
The drawback is it doesn't divide and balance power. Benefit might be that they can move more quickly.
I think it's important that a legislator can learn, ask questions, and think for themselves.
Well, gerrymandering seems pretty silly. I'm not sure what the correct answer is here. I suppose the people should decide for themselves.
They need to keep the executive branch in check.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 31, 2021.


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